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Bill Gates Warns Elon Musk: USAID Cuts Threaten Lives

5/10/2025

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Bill Gates has called out Elon Musk for jeopardizing vulnerable communities by shutting down USAID, warning that it could result in dire food and medicine shortages. He pointed to the cancellation of vital health programs in Mozambique and stressed the importance of sustaining support to avert potential disease outbreaks.

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Bill Gates has called out Elon Musk for jeopardizing vulnerable communities by shutting down USAID, warning that it could result in dire food and medicine shortages. He pointed to the cancellation of vital health programs in Mozambique and stressed the importance of sustaining support to avert potential disease outbreaks.